Complex Care & Review Team Social Worker
Complex Care & Review Team Social Worker
Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, qualified and non-qualified, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
The Complex Care and Review team is an effective social care team consisting of Social Workers, Social Care Assessors, Occupational Therapy staff and a Specialist Accommodation Team. This is an experienced team of highly motivated, hardworking, and skilled professionals. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrate these skills and have a passion to drive forward positive outcomes for individuals regardless of their level of need or stage of life they are in.
Candidates will be required to work collaboratively and creative with colleagues, and to have an in-depth knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and a sound knowledge of current legislation, policy, and procedures within adult services. We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join the day service element of the team. We are embedding the Progression model and seeking community-based opportunities for those who are ready to move on from traditional day services to achieve their personal aspirations. We are working closely with day services, voluntary sector, the supported employment team and the ASC employment and progression team to support people we support with learning disabilities.
There are opportunities to work in other areas of the team in the future. The remit also includes project work, working closely with operational teams and commissioners in the future forecasting of service-user’s needs within CW&C, identifying gaps in services and steering new bespoke commissioning opportunities. The team is unique in that it completes reviews taking a ‘whole service/provider’ approach. In doing so they work closely with providers and commissioners to improve the standards of current services. This includes setting clear outcome focused care plans, taking an innovative approach regarding effective use of current services, and scrutinising services to ensure commissioned support is required and being used appropriately in keeping with a person-centred and strength-based approach. The complex care and review team, work across several areas of social care including Transitions, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health (Borough wide).
We provide high-quality, person-centred social care for adults, but for us it’s more than that; we support people to change and enhance their lives every day through the work undertaken by our talented and dedicated teams. Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you are our kind of person. Cheshire West and Chester local authority are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission.
We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated team players to join us as Social Workers working in line with the Care Act 2014. Our Social Workers play a critical role in supporting people to develop creative and innovative solutions to meet the outcomes they want to achieve.
This is a hybrid post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home where suitable. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
- High street and supermarket shopping
- Gym membership
- Holidays
- Days out
- Cinemas
- Childcare vouchers
- Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
- Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
- Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance of 26 days (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays.
- An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 18%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
- The opportunity to develop your skills and career.
- Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
- Supportive team and culture
- Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave.
- An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
For further information, please contact ascrecruitment@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert should sufficient applications be received.
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both).
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role. No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
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Salary range
- £35,570 - £43,149 per year